I had sinus surgery 3 months ago. I followed all of my post op instructions carefully and I've been breathing so much better, until today. I'm almost 99% I have a sinus infection. I'm just wondering if it is normal to have one so soon after after sinuplasty.
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Variable nasal and sinus region symptoms occur after a sinus surgery. Your symptoms are still within the ordinary post-operative experience. Most symptoms get much better after a week. The symptoms of nasal tip pain, "stitiches" that feel like they are going to tear, and forehead heada...
I appreciate your question and understand your desire to return to work as soon as possible. However, most patients require seven to 10 days of recovery time after sinus surgery before they begin to feel ready to tackle their daily schedule. At this point, you should start to try to transition...
Good question. About 15-20% of patients with no history of sinus disease will have these type of changes on CT. They are even more likely during or shortly after a viral upper respiratory illness. The bone around the teeth looks good so it's highly unlikely to be related to the them. ...